Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 113.9 in | -1.3 in |
Length | 197.1 in | 188.8 in | 8.3 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 76.4 in | 2.5 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 68.2 in | 2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4921 lb. | 4711 lb. | 210 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.6 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.3 in | 59.8 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 0.0 in | 57.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.4 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 38.9 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 56.7 in | 4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 34.9 in | 4.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.8 in | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.7 in | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 37.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 32.1 ft3 | -11.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 32.1 | 11.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | 9.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Ford Explorer.
2012 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
More than usual leg room in the rear, even with the front seat all the way back. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |